Monday, February 9, 2009

Charity Online Blog Intro for Articles by Linda Kleist and Amy Passmore:

In the following two articles posted on the 9th of February 2009,
there is almost no mention of blogs, blogger, and blogging.

To be clear, I created this Prosperity and Charity blog in order
to promote my charity fundraising efforts via Google Blogger and
via my Squidoo lenses.

While I agree with what Linda and Amy have to say - a core belief
of mine is that the true manifestation formula includes thoughts,
feelings and actions.

My actions to create this blog and my Squidoo lenses are intended
to showcase and promote prosperity and charity with the aid of two
great online entities, Google and Squidoo.

If you are inspired to raise funds for charity, please spend
time getting familiar with this blog, feel free to comment, and
visit and rate my Squidoo lens:

www.squidoo.com/how-to-advance-prosperity

Steps To Start Your Prosperity Flow

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Linda_Kleist]Linda Kleist

Does your prosperity seem to never come? Do you ever feel
like your prosperity is just within reach and then seems to
slip away? Do you look around and it appears that everyone
else has everything and you do not? Does it seem as if some
people just fall into "good luck", and if it weren't for
"bad luck" you wouldn't have any luck at all? Do you notice
that no matter what happens to some people, they always seem
to come out on top, it appears that they just can't lose?

For the most part, these people know and more important use
the five steps to prosperity. Once you have the same
knowledge, your prosperity will flow to you as well.

The five steps are:

1. A clear and open mind.

2. Ready to receive and accept your prosperity.

3. Believe "it is so".

4. Maintain a positive attitude.

5. Give back to the Universe.

1. You're not alone in your thinking by any stretch of the
mind, but if you want your prosperity (which by the way you
are entitled to) you have to change your way of thinking,
your thoughts. The most proactive way of changing your thoughts,
the way you think, is by positive affirmations.

2.Once, your way of thinking changes it becomes much easier to
receive your prosperity, it becomes natural to accept your
prosperity. You would be surprised at how many people do not
know how to accept their prosperity (prosperity comes in
many different forms not just money, financial prosperity is
included but by no means exclusive).

3. Once, your way of thinking changes it becomes natural to
you to just "believe it is so", by that I mean you will always
know/feel that all is going to work out just fine. You will
never doubt that your goals, dreams, and desires are anything
but achieved. You will just "believe it is so", remember "like
attracts like".

4. Once, your way of thinking changes it becomes
much easier to maintain a positive attitude, a must for your
prosperity flow. I am not saying, you will never have
another negative thought, what I am saying is, it just
becomes much easier to counter those negative thoughts with
positive thoughts, thereby increasing your prosperity flow.

5. Giving back to the Universe is very important, it's fun,
easy and believe it or not, something you will actually look
forward to! Many people give to charity, others tithe (10%
of your income to spiritual support that is to say;
whatever/whoever you feel helps you spiritually. This does
not have to be a church, nor does it have to go to just one
place, it can be divided among many), and still others do
both. If you want the Universe to send you your entitled
prosperity, you must be willing to send some of it back.
Remember "what goes around comes around" and "you have to
give to receive". Once your way of thinking changes you will
never question or fear giving back to the Universe.

Here are the steps again:

1. A clear and open mind.

2. Ready to receive and accept your prosperity.

3. Believe "it is so".

4. Maintain a positive attitude.

5. Give back to the Universe.

So, are you ready to take the steps to start your prosperity
flow?

Linda Kleist is a prosperity mentor/coach.
Also the author of
"Thoughts Empowered Positive Thinking through Affirmations
to achieve your Dreams" http://www.thoughtsempowered.com
[mailto:admin@thoughtsempowered.com]admin@thoughtsempowered.com

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Fundraising Opportunities For Nonprofits With Web 2.0, Social Media and Social Networking

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Amy_Passmore]Amy Passmore

There is a saying in the world of nonprofit fundraising and that is:

People give to People

What this means is that if you want to motivate people to give to your charity or cause you need to put a "human face" on it. People respond more favorably when they can identify and empathize with your cause. People feel better about donating their time and money when they know that they are making a difference in the lives of others.

People also feel more compelled to give to organizations when they are asked directly by a member or supporter of your organization.

What does this have to do with online fundraising?

According to experts in the communications industry, the World Wide Web entered the phase of Web 2.0 several years ago. Web 2.0 is usually described as user-friendly and participatory. Internet users can create and share information online and form social networks utilizing social media platforms. Some well-known social media platforms are Blogger, MySpace, Facebook, Squidoo and Twitter.

This means that your organization can use the power of social networking and social media on the internet to raise money and awareness for your cause. Social networking can provide an entirely new method of building relationships and communicating with people who share your organization's values and who know other people who have the same values.

The social media platforms mentioned above are all free to use which makes them extremely popular. Many organizations and individuals are already using them in their fundraising efforts.

There are also social media platforms that have been established with the sole purpose of nonprofit giving and fundraising. Some of these websites and platforms are:

Sixdegrees.org
FirstGiving.com
YourCause.com
Yahoo for Good
NetworkForGood.org
Change.org
ammado.com
zazengo.com
Razoo.com
BringLight.com
socialvibe.com

Using social media for fundraising is not just a passing trend. On the contrary. The users of MySpace and Facebook, for example, who have grown up using the internet for social networking are the nonprofit donors of the future. This segment of the population will continue to use social networking and Web 2.0 technologies. Nonprofit organizations and charities can reach these future donors and volunteers and build personal relationships with them utilizing social media tools.

Article by Amy Passmore of DIY Fundraising.

Are you looking for ideas on how to raise money for your school, charity or nonprofit organization? Visit http://www.diyfundraising.com for more great tips and resources from an experienced fundraiser.

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Saturday, February 7, 2009

Google AdWords Grants Awards Free Advertising to Nonprofit Organizations and Charities

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Amy_Passmore]Amy Passmore

Does your nonprofit organization or charity have a website? Would you like to bring more visitors to your website so you can raise awareness for your cause or program?

One way to bring visitors to a website is to use the Google AdWords advertising program. Most nonprofit organizations have a limited advertising budget and in response to this Google has a grant award program called Google Grants. The Google Grant is an in-kind award of free AdWords advertising credits.

You may not be familiar with AdWords but, if you have ever done a search on Google you have seen the AdWords advertisements. The advertisements that appear above the search results and on the right-hand side of the search results page are AdWords advertisements. These are paid advertisements and this is the advertising space that Google awards to nonprofit organizations to help them increase traffic to their websites.

Google has donated over 30 million dollars worth of free advertising to nonprofit organizations throughout the world over the past several years. The grants are awarded every quarter to organizations meeting the eligibility requirements that Google has specified. Grants are awarded to organizations that have a mission to help the world in the areas of science, education, health, the environment, youth and the arts.

Google accepts online grant applications year-round. Your organization must be a nonprofit organization and provide proof of your 501(c)(3) status in order to apply. Applicants are instructed to familiarize themselves with the AdWords program before submitting their application because part of the application process involves setting up a sample advertising campaign. However, if you are awarded a grant you will be assigned to a Google Grants specialist who will help your organization set up an effective advertising campaign.

The AdWords grants are awarded on a quarterly basis and organizations receive a minimum of three months worth of free advertising. AdWords advertising involves bidding money on keywords that people use when they perform searches on Google. Then, you write a short advertisement for your charity using the keyword. When people search on Google using the keyword you have chosen, your advertisement will appear on the search results page. If this sounds complicated, it is. That is why it is extremely advantageous to have the help of the grants specialist that Google provides.

The in-kind awards have a monthly cap of $10,000 worth of free advertising credits for three months. That is $30,000 worth of free advertising for your charity or nonprofit organization. Google will also allow you to raise your spending cap to $40,000 per month if you pay 5% of the cost. In addition, awards are commonly extended beyond the three month period.

Grants are awarded to small local nonprofit organizations as well as national organizations such as the American Red Cross. Your organization should investigate this opportunity. Recipients of Google Grants have reported great success and significant increases in traffic to their websites using AdWords campaigns.

Article by Amy Passmore for [http://www.diyfundraising.com/]DIYFundraising.com. [http://www.diyfundraising.com/]DIYFundraising.com has do-it-yourself fundraising ideas for nonprofit organizations, clubs, schools and groups. Visit the the [http://www.diyfundraising.com/fundraisingblog]DIY Fundraising Blog and subscribe to our free RSS feeds.

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Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Steps To Start Your Prosperity Flow

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Linda_Kleist]Linda Kleist

Does your prosperity seem to never come? Do you ever feel
like your prosperity is just within reach and then seems to
slip away? Do you look around and it appears that everyone
else has everything and you do not? Does it seem as if some
people just fall into "good luck", and if it weren't for
"bad luck" you wouldn't have any luck at all? Do you notice
that no matter what happens to some people, they always seem
to come out on top, it appears that they just can't lose?

For the most part, these people know and more important use
the five steps to prosperity. Once you have the same
knowledge, your prosperity will flow to you as well.

The five steps are:

1. A clear and open mind.

2. Ready to receive and accept your prosperity.

3. Believe "it is so".

4. Maintain a positive attitude.

5. Give back to the Universe.

1. You're not alone in your thinking by any stretch of the
mind, but if you want your prosperity (which by the way you
are entitled to) you have to change your way of thinking,
your thoughts. The most proactive way of changing your thoughts, the way you think, is by positive affirmations.

2. Once, your way of thinking changes it becomes much easier to
receive your prosperity, it becomes natural to accept your
prosperity. You would be surprised at how many people do not
know how to accept their prosperity (prosperity comes in
many different forms not just money, financial prosperity is
included but by no means exclusive).

3. Once, your way of thinking changes it becomes natural to
you to just "believe it is so", by that I mean you will always
know/feel that all is going to work out just fine. You will never
doubt that your goals, dreams, and desires are anything but achieved.
You will just "believe it is so", remember "like attracts
like".

4. Once, your way of thinking changes it becomes
much easier to maintain a positive attitude, a must for your
prosperity flow. I am not saying, you will never have
another negative thought, what I am saying is, it just
becomes much easier to counter those negative thoughts with
positive thoughts, thereby increasing your prosperity flow.

5. Giving back to the Universe is very important, it's fun,
easy and believe it or not, something you will actually look
forward to! Many people give to charity, others tithe (10%
of your income to spiritual support that is to say;
whatever/whoever you feel helps you spiritually. This does
not have to be a church, nor does it have to go to just one
place, it can be divided among many), and still others do
both. If you want the Universe to send you your entitled
prosperity, you must be willing to send some of it back.
Remember "what goes around comes around" and "you have to
give to receive". Once your way of thinking changes you will
never question or fear giving back to the Universe.

Here are the steps again:

1. A clear and open mind.

2. Ready to receive and accept your prosperity.

3. Believe "it is so".

4. Maintain a positive attitude.

5. Give back to the Universe.

So, are you ready to take the steps to start your prosperity
flow?

Linda Kleist is a prosperity mentor/coach.
Also the author of "Thoughts Empowered Positive Thinking through Affirmations
to achieve your Dreams" http://www.thoughtsempowered.com
[mailto:admin@thoughtsempowered.com]admin@thoughtsempowered.com

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Linda_Kleist http://EzineArticles.com/?Steps-To-Start-Your-Prosperity-Flow&id=164032

How to Attract Prosperity

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Isabella_Kratz]Isabella Kratz

What is prosperity? It's when we're doing well, and it includes much more than material wealth. Prosperity is being successful, and this can mean something different to each of us. We can have little money and be successful in your own eyes. If I am happy with what I've got, and rejoice in it, then I am prosperous.

On the other hand, you can have as much money as you like, but if you don't feel good about yourself, it won't do anything for you, because you won't be able to enjoy it. Being happy doesn't depend on the state of our bank account.

There is nothing wrong with wanting to be rich. Money makes our lives more comfortable, and allows us to give more to other people and to charity. But prosperity is not only about money. It includes health, which is the body's wealth, as "poor health" is a state of poverty. We can also be poor in time, if we're always stressed, always rushing around trying to get things done. But if we feel we have all the time n the world, we're wealthy, and time becomes our friend. Prosperity also means love and affection. These are basic human needs, and without love, life has no purpose. To master the art of loving, we need to master the art of giving and receiving. What sow is what we reap. If we're always angry, this will come back to us. But if we practice forgiveness, this will come back to us too...

Our attitude towards life and money depends on our atitude towards ourselves and others, as well as our attitude towards the world. If we believe the world is a friendly, lucky place, it will be like that for us. If we believe that everyone is out there to get us, it will be like that for us too. We'll end up not trusting anyone, not even ourselves.

My attitude determines how much money I have. If I always think in terms of lack, then I will create more lack. And if I keep complaining that I don't have enough, then I will continue not to have enough, because I condition myself to remain in a state of wanting, instead of appreciating what I've got now.

Just having a roof over my head and food on the table is a luxury that a lot of people on this planet can't enjoy.

What we focus on will increase, so if we always concentrate on lack and shortage, these will get worse. If we cultivate thoughts of abundance, there will be more and more of it in our lives.

The art of contentment is the ability to be grateful for everything we've got. And even if we think we've got nothing, we can still be grateful for being alive. We can be grateful for the air we breathe. It's the most precious substance known to mankind, and yet we take it for granted that it will always be there. And there's enough of it for everyone... Gratitude is peace of mind, and peace of mind is prosperity. Serenity helps me achieve so much more than when I allow myself to worry or to get upset.

Once we create prosperity in our mind, it will become a reality for us. Thoughts always precede actions and events. What we think about is what will manifest in our lives. So let's envision large amounts of money coming towards us, instead of complaining that we haven't got any. Being frustrated won't solve anything, but being positive will propel us into action. We will automatically make good choices, and good things will come to us.

In a nutshell:

- Appreciate what you've got now..

- Live in the present moment.

- Stop worrying once and for all.

- Visualise money coming towards you.

- Believe in yourself, and believe that you're worth it

As you give, you will receive, and abundance will replace lack in your life. Prosperity is not reserved for certain people. It's available to everyone, and just like the air we breathe, there's enough of it for everyone. Affluence can be yours if you open yourself to it, and allow it to flow to you.

by Isabell Kratz.

Please take a few minutes to visit my blog on isabellkratz.com

You can also email me at [mailto:isabellkratz@gmail.com]isabellkratz@gmail.com

Thank you for your interest!

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